Food and Drink

Brooks Sandwich House is closing temporarily — hold that burger craving ‘til next week

Brooks’ Sandwich House has been open since 1973.
Brooks’ Sandwich House has been open since 1973. CharlotteFive

NoDa burger joint Brooks Sandwich Shop will be closed for the rest of this week, the Charlotte restaurant said on Wednesday morning.

“We are extremely short staffed this week. And are also having some maintenance done,” Brooks posted on Instagram. “So we will be closed the rest of THIS week! (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!) NOT FOREVER! Just the rest of the week! Thank you for understanding!”

Brooks’ Sandwich House has been open since 1973.
Brooks’ Sandwich House has been open since 1973. Melissa Oyler CharlotteFive

During the COVID-19 pandemic, nationwide labor shortages have also affected the Charlotte restaurant industry. In addition to restaurants, staff shortages have reached Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools, the Mecklenburg County jail, Mecklenburg EMS and Mecklenburg County liquor stores.

Brooks Sandwich Shop

Location: 2710 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28205

Neighborhood: NoDa

Instagram: @brookssandwichhouse

This story was originally published January 5, 2022 at 3:53 PM.

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